TVs aren’t exactly the prettiest thing to decorate around, but these DIY TV wall ideas, living room TV setups, and smart Frame TV tricks will totally change that.
Whether you’re building a modern slat wall, decorating around a wall-mounted TV, or blending your screen into a gallery wall with pictures and frames, this roundup has all the inspiration you need. If you’re looking to hide wires, create a cozy accent wall, or just make your TV area feel less empty, this one is for you.
I love how everything is so clean in Dennis van Kessel’s setup, with no exposed wires or bulky hardware, thanks to a smartly placed outlet and hidden brackets for those handcrafted floating shelves. Even better, the design isn’t just guesswork. He mapped it all out using HomeByMe and Photoshop before drilling a single hole. There’s no soundbar yet, but it’s not missed, since the space feels like it was made more for vibe than binge-watching.
After a 10-year relationship, u/Aneres88 got his own place, and the living room feels like a clean break in the best way. It has that cool, laid-back vibe, with a sharp black-and-white rug, a bubble couch (which looks great and apparently sits like a rock), and a tidy TV wall that resembles the one above too.
There’s a lot to debate here, but I can’t deny that u/EastBayRaider510 did a clean, thoughtful job reworking this TV wall. The old stone fireplace was charming, it’s a pity to take it down, but with toddlers in the house and another baby on the way, they have to. So out went the hearth, and in came sleek built-ins with arches, beadboard backing, picture lights, and loads of closed storage.
u/Acrobatic-Gap-71’s place looks like a nice cozy cabin to spend the winter months in, I mean, look at the room complete with a snowy forest view that honestly feels straight out of a movie. What struck me most was how intentional the whole TV wall feels. The Wayfair media unit she hunted for months anchors the space beautifully, blending seamlessly with the custom-looking wood shelving.
u/dliu_creates’ TV wall setup is one of the most creative builds I’ve seen. His sleek, Baltic birch cabinet hides a full 65″ screen that slides down when it’s time to watch. It’s clever, space-conscious, and solves the age-old issue of having a giant black rectangle dominate your living room. He engineered it using 3D-printed pulleys and documented every step in a detailed YouTube video here, which is totally worth a watch if you’re into smart furniture DIYs.
This custom DIY media wall by u/Forsaken_Instance_18 is all about clean lines, hidden tech, and smart lighting. The 15-inch deep structure was built over the existing floor to avoid permanent changes, with a Samsung S95C TV wired through a nearly invisible fiber cable to a hidden control box. A recessed soundbar and electric fireplace (with customizable flame colors and heat settings) sit below, while Hue lighting adds ambient control across shelves and behind the screen.
I’ve always been a fan of dark walls, so this DIY vintage-style frame by u/SkimMochas immediately caught my eye. It makes the black screen of the Frame TV disappear into the background while turning the whole setup into what looks like a classic piece of artwork. With just $60 worth of Home Depot moulding, black spray paint, and a bit of Rub ’n Buff, the transformation feels high-end without the designer markup.
If you’ve ever stared at your TV wall and felt like it’s lacking something, but couldn’t quite put your finger on it, it might be that it’s begging to be an accent wall. That’s exactly what u/iBeryl pulled off here.
This is a full custom media setup that not only hides cables and boosts airflow but turns the TV into a design feature. The slatted black MDF backdrop adds warmth while hidden Noctua fans and a temperature sensor keep the PS5 cool without a sound.
u/littnut made a false wall for the TV to hang on, and it does way more than just look good. It solves the cable management chaos, consoles, and kid-proofing in one clean move. The wall is backed with OSB and covered in warm acoustic slat panels, giving the setup a modern, high-end feel without feeling out of place.
I bet the sound in u/tiger1998tiger’s setup is amazing. It’s his first time living solo, and he went all in: a 5.2.4 Dolby Atmos system, a 77″ LG OLED, full Klipsch speaker array, and a Denon AVR, all wrapped in a sleek sage green space. The standout here is how tastefully it’s done, the acoustic slat wall (with hidden cable routing and perimeter LED lighting) is not only smart but genuinely stylish.
McFlyFarm hand-painted the whole wall, and it’s honestly one of the most chaotic, brilliant tributes to The Simpsons I’ve ever seen. Every square features a different character or reference, all done in acrylic on wood, sketched out first in Illustrator.
This living room got a major glow-up thanks to a DIY stone fireplace wall, and somehow the TV is built in tight. The Airstone finish gives it that rustic feel. But everyone is worried that the perfectly snug 65″ TV will become a design prison. It’s too high, it might overheat, and swapping it one day could be a nightmare.
So if there’s one thing you can learn from this, frame your TV nook with clearance and flexibility. TVs with the same screen size can vary in body shape and dimensions.
People are joking about the American obsession with placing screens above fireplaces in this DIY TV wall by JellyFunny5237. But honestly? It looks good. The stonework gives the space real weight and texture, and for a first project, the execution is solid. Sure, the ceiling gap needs caulking, and I think the TV could be lower. If you’re building around a gas or electric fireplace, know where the heat vents are. Prolonged use could warm the back of the TV, so don’t let wires or cords touch the firebox.
The custom wall build was meant to look like it came with the house, and it really does. It’s a great job from u/xzackt321. Between the crown lighting, electric insert, and clean finish work, it’s clear they planned every detail down to the power strip hidden behind the mantle. Call it an American classic: TV above fireplace, but make it functional.
This setup by u/Individual_Drama_626 is a perfect example of how to make a Frame TV actually look like part of the room. The teak bezel adds just enough texture to fake the real frame look, and it’s mounted low enough that it doesn’t scream “TV.” Honestly, if they hadn’t said anything, I wouldn’t have known it was a TV.
Suwa’s apartment is a reminder of how much one bold wall color can anchor an entire space. That rich, custom-mixed green completely transformed the vibe, it’s moody, earthy, and makes the art and plants pop like they were always meant to be there. Suwa actually repainted the wall twice to nail the exact shade (NCS S 7020-G with some black and yellow mixed in), and honestly, the effort shows.
u/leflour’s setup is one of the sleekest Frame TV integrations I’ve seen. The TV is perfectly balanced with the nearby posters, and the String shelves frame everything without crowding the space. Cables are run through the wall and hidden in the cabinets, and even the speakers are tucked neatly behind wooden doors. The whole thing feels thoughtful, lived-in, like someone who knows design, but isn’t trying too hard to show it.
alanbishphoto’s living room feature wall has serious “woodshop goals” energy. He built it from scratch using 40x10mm clear pine slats, stained a rich, deep oak, and installed them one by one using a laser level and finishing nail gun. The green backdrop (Resene Top Notch) adds a moody contrast that makes the warm wood and plants pop, especially with his orange-hued ambient lighting.
I’m all for hiding the TV when it’s done right, but this one completely missed the mark. The idea of using shutters to conceal the screen is actually kind of clever, especially if you don’t want the TV dominating the room. But in this case, the execution is just painful. Thanks DtotheOUG for posting his uncle’s mistake so that the readers and I can learn from it.
The next TV setup in u/alitheamazon’s example of how mounting a TV over a fireplace can work, although it’s usually a red flag for strained necks and bad viewing angles. But OP said it’s on a tilt mount, slightly angled downward for comfortable viewing, and honestly, that detail changes everything. So be thoughtful about the angle, the distance, and the mount if you don’t want to call a chiropractor twice a month.
This living room by u/SometimesPerhapsYes is seriously gorgeous, clean, bright, and full of those calming white-on-white vibes. But look at the TV. Instead of putting it on the media console, they mounted The Frame TV way up on the stair wall. Like… the stair wall.
The living room by u/whoreadsthisshitanyw started off feeling big but bare, and now it’s warm, and far more functional. They hired a local cabinetmaker to create custom shelves flanking the TV, and went with real thin brick from Floor & Decor. Yes, it was pricey at around $7–8K, but honestly, it fit perfectly and probably looks way better than the prefab kits.
One thing I especially love about this TV setup? The TV is mounted at a totally sane height for once, complementing the furniture instead of fighting it. Sometimes, a simply mounted TV can look good too. Credit: u/chuckrussell
I’m obsessed with how u/leeanneloveshfx turned this space into the softest little retreat. She DIY’d the mantle slipcover and built those chunky Canadian maple shelves herself, layered two rugs, added sconces, and painted the whole room. The Frame TV is so well-integrated that I had to double-check that it wasn’t a painting.
What really caught my eye in u/faithxnoelle’s space is how the gallery wall and TV manage to coexist without clashing, even though the TV is technically mounted too high. The artwork, with its soft tones and playful curation, draws your eye across the wall and helps balance out the black rectangle of the screen.
Here’s another setup with the Frame TV that actually makes it work. u/timeandtrials built a DIY fireplace surround with matte black brick veneer, and the Frame sits right above it like it belongs in a design magazine
I get way too excited over soft lighting, thrifted finds, and rearranging furniture at 2am. I’m here for the cozy chaos, the little corners that feel just right, and making a home that feels like you. Not fancy. Just real.